About Us

The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
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Project Funding

NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.

NNLM Initiatives

Training Opportunities

NNLM offers a variety of online, on-demand and in-person training opportunities to support professional development and continuing education for librarians, educators, and health professionals.

Upcoming Classes

December 15, 2025 - April 15, 2026
Introduction to Statistics: Understanding the Methods Section (On-Demand)

Across 5 modules, you will be systematically introduced to the most common statistical techniques, along with articles that use those techniques so we can see the techniques in action in the wild. No previous experience with statistics or coding is required or expected.

February 11, 2026
Measurements of Health Literacy

This webinar explores the dual nature of health literacy measurement: assessing the readability of written materials and evaluating an individual’s ability to comprehend and apply health information.

February 12, 2026
Data for Everyone: An Introduction to Spreadsheets

This class will be an introduction to learning about data. If you have any interest in learning about data but do not know where to start, this class is a great entry point to and foundation for classes currently offered in data management, data science, data services, and statistics. 

February 25, 2026
Harnessing community strengths for research and interventions on wildfire smoke in the Yakima Valley of Washington state

The session will describe a study in the rural, agricultural Yakima Valley in Washington state aimed at understanding the barriers in order to develop programs that could best support families in future wildfire smoke events. Additionally, the presenters will discuss how both the research findings and their unique approach to collaborating with the local community could be applied to help other regions of the U.S. being impacted by wildfire smoke.